Lazy Dog Antiques & Collectibles — Local services in Alaska

Sad to say today was my last time visiting this shop. Have been a customer there for the last few years, spent over $2000 there. Today I went in to purchase some antique silver, something I collect. Talked to the gentleman at the counter who seemed annoyed that I was asking. Having spent a period of my life putting food on my table as an antique dealer, I get it, sometimes people come in to look and never buy anything. That being said, acting this way is not a good way to make a sale. I picked out a few pieces that I wanted to purchase, and asked to look at another case that had a few pieces I was interested in. I was then approached by another employee that told me “If the owner was here, she would not let you do that.” Having no clue what she was referring to, I asked. She told me that the owner would never let someone weigh pieces of silver, and mentioned many times that she “Wasn’t trying to make me feel bad.” Feel bad? For making an educated decision about a purchase? Having been in the antique trade for 12 years, I have NEVER had someone selling a piece of silver tell me it was against their policy to weigh it on a scale. Would you refuse to let someone look up the book value of a piece of pottery? All of the pieces I purchased were priced higher than spot value, and frankly, none were of makers that command a price higher than the current spot value. I came in to buy $2000-3000 of merchandise, but left with around $400. I bought what I had already picked out, didn’t haggle, paid what was on the tags. I agree the owner has the right to do business this way, but I will take my...

This place isn't really an antique store, its a consignment store. Or really, a store for delusional people whom think their junk is incredibly valuable. They do have some interesting items, chandeliers/chairs that you couldn't find anywhere else, but they are extremely expensive and are only about 5% of the stuff in the store. For everything else, its all cute knick-knackery or home items you could find somewhere else, completely new, for half the cost. They are under the delusion that just because something is old, its inherently valuable. Its not. I found a cup there that had the logo of a former employer on it, which they wanted $20 for. It's just a glass cup. It would be $2 at any other antique store. Or a Japanese serving tray, which was a shoddy one you would find for a couple dollars in Japan, but it somehow became very valuable when it came to the Pack Rat to be priced at $25. They even had a chair with broken springs in it for $900. They won't negotiate prices for anything under $20, and for things over $20 you can negotiate the price down maybe 10-15% at max. I found a hanging Japanese boat glass globe there for $450, offered $150 for it and the lady told me I would never find the same thing for that low of a price. 10 minute drive later I found the exact same thing for exactly $150 over at the Pack Rat. Don't go here unless buying over priced, old stuff...

In the front of the store, the first thing you will see is a Grand a opening sign. It has been up there since September of 2017 according to their Facebook page . Prices are high and non negotiable. Often the tags are missing or difficult to read so prices are pulled out of the air occasionally. They will speak for the consignment owners of the item, "I know the owners they would never..." Some of the items have been in the store for three or more years and it fees like they would rather keep the item for more years than sell it. I bought a lamp that was plugged in and illuminated when I chose it, the price was not negotiable. They offered to keep it safe at the desk while I continued to shop. I agreed. When they put it in the bag, without mentioning or asking they took the bulb. If you are looking at items they tend to ignore you If they are chatting with each other; you will feel like you are interrupting them if you have a question about price or an item. If you just shop and keep to yourself, they will hover and pop up unexpectedly as you shop. There are a lot of items, though I only shop here if I can't find it at my other...